Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31LocalGovernmentLawyer Dispute Resolution 2016 23 Local Authority Traded Legal Services Directory eastlaw is an award- winning legal practice hosted within North Norfolk District Council. We take a different approach to legal services, combining the best aspects of public sector practice with the efficiency and dynamism of the private sector. We are committed to providing a value for money, specialist legal service which is efficient, effective and highly regarded, striving to meet need and client expectation. We provide effective and pragmatic advice to our clients across issues affecting the public sector. www.publiclawtoday.co.uk/directory/395-eastlaw LGSS Law Ltd is a Local Authority law firm, specialising in the Public Sector. In April 2015 LGSS Law was converted to LGSS Law Ltd under an 'Alternative Business Structure'. We are a well-regarded, innovative team of highly experienced legal professionals. We provide cost-effective legal advice and assistance to a range of public and not-for-profit sector clients. We pride ourselves on our client-focused approach as well as our ability to understand and comprehend the way in which our clients work. We are fully committed to providing you with quality legal advice and assistance that aims to support you to achieve your goals. www.publiclawtoday.co.uk/directory/401-lgss-law Bristol Legal is a highly regarded innovative team of in-house lawyers providing cost effective legal advice to a range of public sector and not-for-profit sector clients. We provide legal support in procurement and contracting, conveyancing and commercial property work, employment, child protection and health and social care. Our lawyers deliver cost effective, robust and high quality legal support and advocacy to our clients. We are a large team with a wide range of specialisms and experience built to respond to the needs of our clients in challenging financial times. www.publiclawtoday.co.uk/directory/403-bristol-legal nplaw is a local authority shared legal service hosted by Norfolk County Council. We were established in October 2010 on the merger by our three original stakeholder clients: Norfolk County Council, Norwich City Council and Great Yarmouth Borough Council, of their separate legal departments. The merger has been an outstanding success. With over 80 fee earners working in five teams, nplaw has a strength and breadth of knowledge and experience that enables us to deliver high quality, efficient and cost-effective services to our clients. www.publiclawtoday.co.uk/directory/404-nplaw-1 HB Public Law was created in 2012 by combining Harrow and Barnet Councils’ legal teams in a shared service. The practice has been growing steadily as more organisations are attracted by the high quality of our work and our very competitive prices. Feedback from clients is very positive and in particular, some comment on appreciating our collaborative way of working and the deep understanding our lawyers have of their businesses, while others refer to our commercial acumen and sensitive handling of political matters. www.publiclawtoday.co.uk/directory/419-hb-public-law As we know all too well, in these austere times public service organisations have to work smarter and differently to try to maintain services, whilst having to manage increased budget pressures. As a result we would like to offer to help save you some money on your external legal expenditure. Staffordshire Legal specialises in Education, Employment, Litigation, Health, Adult Social Care, Pensions, Property & Development, Planning & Highways, Contracts, Childcare and Deputyships. 100 people ready to help you… www.publiclawtoday.co.uk/directory/408-staffordshire-legal-services We are Oxford City Council's legal practice, operating at the heart of historic Oxford. We provide the full range of legal services required by this busy and dynamic local authority. We are now offering our expertise to all local authorities and public bodies. Our practice has considerable local government and other public sector experience and understands the economic pressures and political sensitivities involved. We are acutely aware of the budget pressures facing the public sector and the need to demonstrate value for money. Our charging rates are competitive because we only operate in the public sector. www.publiclawtoday.co.uk/directory/411-oxford-legal-services As one of Essex County Council’s flagship traded services, ELS provides high quality, cost effective legal advice to local authorities and other public bodies across the UK. ELS is a unique legal service, combining exceptional commercial experience with a mature understanding of the values and ethos of the public sector. A team of more than 100 trusted professionals specialise in legal advice concerning Corporate Governance, Children, Adult, Property, Environment, Projects and Dispute Resolution. www.publiclawtoday.co.uk/directory/412-essex-legal-services www.publiclawtoday/directory